Technology & digitalisation

LoopX, a Canadian company developing AI and robotics-powered solutions for the mining industry, recently announced a pre-seed investment from Hatch.

Jevons Robotics announces the launch of the ARTEV1000, a cutting-edge, automated rugged terrain electric vehicle to augment the success of its larger counterpart, the ARTEV6000.

BEVs can make underground mining cleaner and safer, but many hurdles to adoption persist. Jane Marsh, Editor-in-Chief at Environment.co, explains how mines can take practical steps to overcome those challenges responsibly.

Tanzanian company Shanta Gold acquire a Quarry Manufacturing Supplies (QMS) B3 cone crusher for its New Luika Gold Mine.

Seven wind turbines destined for Gold Fields’ landmark AUS$296 million St Ives Renewable Energy Project have been unloaded at Geraldton Port.

Metso is launching data-driven performance services to empower the mining industry with faster, fact-based issue resolution.

Harmen van Kamp, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Air Cylinder Wheels®, discusses the Air Suspension Wheel (ASW) – a durable alternative to rubber tyres that lowers costs, improves safety, and reduces environmental impact for mining operators.

Epiroc has partnered with Luck Stone to deploy the first fully autonomous SmartROC D65 drill rig in the US, which is also the first fully autonomous surface drill delivered to the quarry market worldwide.

RPMGlobal has announced that it has entered into an exclusivity deed with Caterpillar Inc. following receipt of a non-binding indicative ordinary share acquisition proposal.

Hindustan Zinc Ltd has agreed a strategic partnership with Epiroc AB based around the company’s collision avoidance system (CAS), in a move focused on strengthening mine safety.

Mining artificial intelligence software company PETRA Data Science is celebrating 10 years in business, a milestone that only 10% of tech startups achieve.

Sandvik Mining has introduced a new AutoMine Surface Drilling Training Simulator, designed to accelerate operator competence and enhance the efficiency of automated drilling operations.

Weir has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with MINEXXT, Inc., to strengthen its global leadership in thickened and paste tailings solutions.

PLS has launched the Cat® MineStar™ Fleet Management System at its Pilgangoora Operation to enhance safety and productivity.

Advanced Navigation has successfully demonstrated a breakthrough in underground navigation in Europe’s deepest underground mine in Pyhäjärvi, Finland.